From: The incidence, root-causes, and outcomes of adverse events in surgical units: implication for potential prevention strategies
AEs, % (95% CI)
Surgical AEs
Other AEs
Total
In total populationa
3.6 (3.1-4.2)
2.1 (1.7-2.5)
5.7 (5.1-6.4)
Of all AEsa
64.5 (59.0-69.6)
35.5 (30.4-41.0)
100
Preventablea
40.5 (33.7-47.7)
38.4 (30.0-47.6)
39.6 (34.4-45.4)